May 10, 2012 - AFL has launched a NEMA-4 rated optical splicing and distribution enclosure for organizing, splicing and interconnecting fibers. The LightLink 320 optical enclosures feature a stainless steel welded construction and fully gasketed cover. Two 1/2" CableGrip port fillings seal the cables entering the enclosure and allow for express and pre-terminated cable installation. With routing rings for fiber management and an 8-position compression-type ground bar, the enclosure is ideal for broadband, distribution and building entrance applications.

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February 14, 2012 - Going to be at BICSI 2012 Winter Conference this week at Orlando, Fla.? AFL is launching its Noyes M210 QUAD OTDR (first photo), an "inspection-ready" hand-held OTDR that offers better performance, higher functional integration and an improved user experience over current OTDRs, it describes. The M210 includes an integrated Optical Power Meter, an integrated Visual Fault Identifier and support for a high-resolution Digital FiberScope. AFL is also introducing an improved high-density, sub-unitized MicroCore data center cable solution (second photo), available with 96 and 144 fibers in UL-compliant plenum, riser and IEC low-smoke zero halogen constructions.

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January 17, 2012 - AFL has received a patent for Spliced-on Connector System and Method, Splicer and Connector Holder for Producing the Same, patent number 8,043,013. The AFL system utilizes a fusion splicer to terminate the connector in the field, addressing return loss concerns present in analog optical networks.

December 22, 2011 - AFL has bundled several of its cleaning products into one duffle bag carry case to create a kit for field cleaning of connector end-faces. According to AFL, its cleaning products effectively remove contaminants and particles, such as dirt and dust, for consistent cleaning results every time, saving users time and money. The basic FCP2 field portable duffle bag cleaning kit includes: FCC2 Fiber Connector Cleaner; One-Click Cleaners; FiberWipes; Cletop Cassette Cleaner; and MPO/MTP option.

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December 15, 2011 - AFL has launched its LightLink (LL) 3008 8/ONT cabinet, designed to provide secure and convenient location for optical network terminals (ONTs), it says. According to AFL, the cabinet allows a technician to easily access a subscriber's ONT for testing, performance monitoring and fault isolation. The LL-3008 houses eight ONTs and the optional skirt houses up to four battery back-up units (BBUs).

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December 12, 2011 - AFL has introduced the Noyes OFI-400HP, an optical fiber identifier designed to simplify installation, maintenance, rerouting or restoration tasks in high power optical networks, it says. The OFI-400HP includes traffic and tone detection and low insertion loss that permits technicians to positively identify fibers without disrupting services, it adds. According to AFL, the tool is designed for the rigours of day-to-day field use, and features rugged construction and includes built-in automatic self-test capability.

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November 24, 2011 - AFL has released a newly resdesigned website, www.AFLglobal.com, just in time for the new year. Describing it as enriched with features, the website also features improved content, better navigation and functionality plus search capabilities designed to enable visitors to quickly get to the information they need with just a few clicks, AFL explains. Here, current and prospective customers can find information on different industry-specific fiber optic and hardware solutions that AFL offers, including: electric utility; fiber optic component and equipment manufacturing; installers and contractors; security; and service and content providers.

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